Situated at the heart of the great wines of the Côte de Nuits, the Charmes-Chambertin is one of the most famous Grands Crus. Its terroir is highly complex which creates a wine that is supple and smooth with a wonderful rich structure. This wine should be kept for several years to allow it to demonstrate its potential and refinement.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation

Traditional in open vats

Ageing

10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 100% new

Barrels

Louis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted

Wine tasting

Tasting Note

The Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is characterized by an intense ruby colour and aromas of small red fruits. In the mouth, it is an airy wine with woody notes and a lot of freshness on the finish.

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016 - James Suckling - February 2018 - 98/100This is a phenomenal wine that reminds me why I love wine. It's a
snowball effect. It has a full body with ultra-fine tannins. It just
rolls off the palate. A phenomenal finish. The purity, focus and balance
to this is mind-blowing. Three barrels. Try in 2024.

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016 - Burgundy Report - Bill Nanson - December 2017Some good aromatic energy - fine depth of pure,
dark-red fruit. Yes, lots of energy here - every part of the mouth being filled
- fine fruit framed with a more evident tannin than the Chambertin - long
almost chewy finish but a fine finish - long...

Rich dense dark purple with vibrant rim. Bright vibrant dynamic nose, with quite an explosion of fruit, very much in the style of the vineyard, lots of energy some tension to the dark raspberry fruit, just a note of wood which intrudes at the back. Otherwise very good. (Tasted prior to bottling)

Floral, macerated cherry and graphite aromas give way to raspberry, spice and violet notes in this concentrated, muscular red. Fleshy and chewy in texture, with ample tannins in reserve. The graphite elemant pervades from start to finish.

The moderately high-toned nose reflects notes of
red currant, raspberry, the sauvage and a note
of forest floor. The textured, seductive and utterly delicious middle weight
flavors possess solid if not exceptional concentration though what is
impressive is the focused power on the gorgeously long, balanced and
built-to-age finale. Once again, at least some patience is strongly advised. 2030+. Allen Meadows (USA)

This is a phenomenal
wine with such depth and intensity in terms of aromas of black cherries, wet
earth and orange peel. It's like looking over the edge of a cliff it's so deep.
Full body, perfect tannin tension and resounding purity. It goes on for minutes
on the palate with the dark fruit and creamy mineral character. Only shame is
that only 100 cases were made! Drink in 2022.

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2012 - Burghound.com - April 2014 - 91/100There is a background touch of wood to the ripe and fresh aromas of black berry liqueur, earth and menthol nuance. The medium-bodied flavors possess good mid-palate density with sufficient dry extract that it imparts a velvety texture that an also be found on the dusty and palate coating finish. By Allen Meadows (USA)

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2011 - Wine Spectator - June 2014 - 92/100Rich and focused on the cherry, currant and spice flavors, with an underlying mineral streak. More fruity than complex and layered, but this is long and well-balanced. Best from 2017 through 2030. By Bruce Sanderson (USA)

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2010 - Wine Spectator - October 2013 - 92/100The cherry and raspberry notes are reticent and rich, with a beam of acidity and refined tannins lending support. Shows potential on the long finish, where earth and tea accents chime in. Best from 2016 through 2030.

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2009 - Wine Spectator - February 2012 - 90/100Dark, but not opaque, this red offers black cherry and blackberry aromas and flavors tinged with spice. The tannins finish on the bitter side, but there's sweet fruit and flesh, so give this time. Best from 2014 through 2022. (USA)

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2009 - Jancis Robinson - January 2011 - 17/20Pretty rich and evolved on the nose. Firm and more ambitious and structured than many Charmes Chambertins. Lots to get your teeth into here. Drink 2013-2020. (UK)

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2008 - Wine Enthusiast - December 2010 - 92/100The wine is defined by its power and dense concentration. It shows solid black fruits, plums, fig and licorice as well as dark tannins. It seems a little austere at this young stage and needs several years to flesh out. By Roger Voss (USA).

Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2007 - Wine Spectator - March 2010 - 92/100This is all about the silky texture and the bright structure, with finely meshed tannins. The fruit seems submerged today, just a little shy, but it's sweet and lingers on the finish, so be patient. Best from 2013 through 2023. (USA)

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2007 - Burghound.com - April 2009 - 92/100A beguiling nose that is highly complex and very ripe, indeed this is the ripest wine in the range
with earthy and underbrush suffused red and dark berry fruit aromas preceding rich, full and mouth coating flavors thatpossess solid volume and mid-palate density, all wrapped in a mouth coating and beautifully persistent finish. 2014+. By Allen Meadows (USA).

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